Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Spokane, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Spokane using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#21. Dickey's Barbecue Pit
- Rating: 2.0/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14720 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99216
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#20. Longhorn Barbecue - Spokane Valley
- Rating: 2.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2315 N Argonne Rd Spokane Valley, WA 99212
- Categories: Barbecue
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#19. Dickey's Barbecue Pit
- Rating: 2.5/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12628 N Division St Spokane, WA 99218
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#18. Longhorn Barbecue
- Rating: 2.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7611 W Sunset Hwy Ste 2 Spokane, WA 99224
- Categories: Barbecue
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#17. The Bearded Ginger
- Rating: 3.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 8125 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99212
- Categories: Barbecue, Dive Bars, Pizza
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#16. Hang 10 Hawaiian BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 909 S Grand Blvd Spokane, WA 99202
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue, Noodles
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#15. Red Lion BBQ & Pub
- Rating: 3.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 126 N Division St Spokane, WA 99202
- Categories: Pubs, Barbecue, Sports Bars
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#14. Betty Jeans BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2926 E 29th Ave Spokane, WA 99223
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings, American (Traditional)
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#13. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7611 N Division St Spokane, WA 99208
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#12. McCracken's Irish Pub & BBQ Cater
- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11723 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99206
- Categories: Pubs, Irish, Barbecue
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#11. Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 S Post St Ste E Spokane, WA 99201
- Categories: Sandwiches, Barbecue, Bars
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#10. Drunkys Junkyard BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 6412 E Trent Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99212
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Porter's Real Barbecue
- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 9420 N Newport Hwy Ste 104 Spokane, WA 99218
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#8. Outlaw BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4427 W Wellesley Ave Spokane, WA 99205
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Beer Bar
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#7. TT's Old Iron Brewery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4110 S Bowdish Rd Spokane Valley, WA 99206
- Categories: Breweries, Barbecue
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#6. Outlaw Kitchen & Catering
- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 415 S Dishman Mica Rd Spokane Valley, WA 99206
- Categories: Barbecue, Mexican, Sandwiches
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#5. Hangry's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11923 E Trent Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99206
- Categories: Burgers, Barbecue, Seafood
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#4. Fresh Soul
- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 3029 E 5th Ave Spokane, WA 99202
- Categories: Soul Food, Sandwiches, Barbecue
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#3. Bulldog's Famous BBQ & Brews
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 5002 N Ferrall St Spokane, WA 99217
- Categories: Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
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#2. One Night Stand BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: Spokane, WA 99212
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#1. Nordic Smoke BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Spokane, WA 99224
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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